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Asterix: Asterix and The Chariot Race
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The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now!
The roads across Italy are in disrepair. Defending his name, and to prove Rome's greatness, Senator Lactus Bifidus announces a special one-off chariot race. Julius Caesar insists a Roman must win, or Bifidus will pay.
Open to anyone from the known world, competitors arrive from far and wide, including Asterix and Obelix. With Bifidus secretly scheming, who will win this almighty chariot race?
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The book is praised for its timeless appeal, bringing joy to readers of all ages. The creative team continues to meet high expectations with engaging storytelling. The English translation by Anthea Bell is noted for its wit and lively style, maintaining the charm of the original.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781510105003
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 May 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Didier Conrad
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 218.0mm
Height: 292.0mm
Weight: 234g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Didier Conrad (Illustrator)
Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, and spent most of his childhood in Argentina, before eventually moving to Paris in 1951. He died in 1977. Albert Uderzo was born in 1927 in a small village in Marne, France. He met Rene Goscinny in 1951 and on 29 October 1959 their most famous creation, Asterix, made his first appearance on page 20 of Pilote. ASTERIX THE GAUL, their first album, was published in 1961. Jean-Yves Ferri and Didier Conrad began writing and illustrating Asterix in 2013 with ASTERIX AND THE PICTS. There have now been 38 albums.Also by Jean-Yves Ferri
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